Seasonal & Holidays
Towson Lights Holiday Tree, Kicks Off WinterFest
The holiday season is now officially in full swing in Towson, with WinterFest activities planned throughout December.
TOWSON, MD — The official Baltimore County Christmas tree lighting drew everyone from Santa to the county executive to downtown Towson. Santa and Mrs. Claus arrived by fire truck to help illuminate the holiday tree near Olympic Park.
The annual county Christmas tree lighting may mark the start of the holiday season, but Towson's WinterFest keeps the spirit going.
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The Towson Chamber of Commerce sponsors WinterFest, which includes a variety of events leading up to the year-end holidays.
Here is the WinterFest schedule from the Towson Chamber of Commerce:
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Ho Ho Happy Hours
Thursday, Dec. 7, 14 and 21 at 5-7 p.m.
Towson bars and restaurants offer food and drink specials.
Fire & Ice Family Night and Christmas Tree Judging
Friday, Dec. 8, from 6-9 p.m.; rain date: Dec. 15th
Ice sculptures and decorated trees will be on display around downtown Towson, where street performers and free s’mores will add warmth to the season.
Breakfast with the Grinch & Buddy the Elf
Saturday, Dec. 9, from 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Kids can eat with their favorite holiday characters at the Charles Village Pub, 19 W. Pennsylvania Avenue.
Ages 2-9, $6.99; Ages 10 & up, $13.99
Photos courtesy of Baltimore County government.
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